The Undercover Economist - Tim Harford

Why I read it:
I wanted to understand how economics operates behind ordinary decisions and everyday prices.

Key idea:
Harford shows that seemingly simple choices, such as buying coffee or choosing where to live, are shaped by incentives, scarcity, and information.

My take:
I found it interesting how the book turns everyday situations into economic problems without making the concepts feel overly technical.

The discussion of pricing and incentives was particularly convincing because it showed how businesses respond to what consumers are willing to pay. Some examples felt simplified, but they made the underlying ideas much easier to understand.

Takeaway:
I will remember that economics is happening everywhere, even when we do not notice it.